If you’re a regular visitor to my blog, you have probably noticed that I often share tools and resources that can help teachers spark student interest in writing. And that’s because I am a huge proponent of teaching visual literacy skills. Considering the mass media society we are immersed in, I feel it’s imperative that […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some pretty cool search engines that can be useful for locating a variety of classroom materials—documentaries, images, quotes, videos, articles and more! A shout out to the Cool Tools for Schools wikispace for sharing these resources! » NonFictionVideos An online and […]

It’s not the first time, and it certainly won’t be the last, but check out the latest video my Tech Club students created using one our all-time favorite tools—Animoto. For those of you not familiar with this digital storytelling gem, Animoto is an online and mobile video creation service that makes it both easy and fun […]

Whether it’s a profile update, tweet, post, file download or YouTube video, our students are confronted every day with making important decisions related to social media and other digital networks. The question is—which choice will they make? A responsible one, or one that could have lasting negative consequences? To ensure your students create a positive […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your classroom! » GeoGuessr Explore the world with this geography game that takes users on a journey around the globe and challenges their ability […]